Down by the (A)sal ley (G)gar
(D)dens my (G)love and (A)I did (D)meet.
She passed the (A)sal ley (G)gar
(D)dens with (G)lit tle (A)snow white (D)feet.
(A)She (Bm)bid me take love (F#m)eas
y, as the (Bm)leaves grow (A)on the (D)tree.
But I, be ing (A)young and (G)fool
(D)ish, with (G)her did (A)not a (D)gree.
In a field the (A)by the (G)riv
(D)er my (G)love and (A)I did (D)stand.
And lean ing (A)on my (G)shoul
(D)der she (G)laid her (A)snow white (D)hand.
(A)She (Bm)bid me take life (F#m)eas
y, as the (Bm)grass grows (A)on the (D)weirs.
But I was ing (A)young and (G)fool
(D)ish, and (G)her did (A)not a (D)gree.
In a (A)now am full of (D)tears.
Down By The Sally Gardens by Irish Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Down By The Sally Gardens" in?
- "Down By The Sally Gardens" by Irish Folksong is in the key of D with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Down By The Sally Gardens" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Down By The Sally Gardens" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Down By The Sally Gardens" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
- Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.